EP3360456A1 - Robot nettoyeur et son procédé de commande - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a robot cleaner capable of precisely recognizing a position thereof with using an image detecting unit such as an upper camera, and a controlling method of the same.
- a robot has been developed for an industrial use, and has managed some parts of factory automation. As the robot is applied to various fields recently, medical robots, space robots, home robots, etc. are being developed.
- a representative of the home robot is a robot cleaner, a kind of home electronic appliance capable of performing a cleaning operation by sucking peripheral dust or foreign materials with autonomously moving on a predetermined region.
- This robot cleaner is provided with a chargeable battery, and is provided with an obstacle sensor for avoiding an obstacle while moving.
- a cleaning map has to be made, and a cleaning region on the cleaning map has to be categorized into a region to be cleaned or a region having been cleaned. This determination is generally performed by a precise control performance of the robot cleaner.
- the robot cleaner adopts a cheap control sensor with consideration of a product size, the cost, and so on.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a robot cleaner capable of detecting a plurality of images with using an image detecting unit such as an upper camera, and capable of creating a matching point having three-dimensional (3D) coordinates information by extracting one or more feature points having two-dimensional (2D) coordinates information.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a robot cleaner capable of recognizing a position thereof by creating a matching point having three-dimensional (3D) coordinates information, the matching point created by extracting one or more feature points having 2D coordinates information with respect to each of a plurality of images, and then by matching the extracted feature points with each other.
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- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a robot cleaner capable of precisely recognizing a position thereof based on a matching point having three-dimensional (3D) coordinates information, and a controlling method of the same.
- Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide a robot cleaner capable of precisely recognizing a position thereof by verifying a recognized position based on a matching point having three-dimensional (3D) coordinates information, and based on a moving distance measured with using a sensor, and a controlling method of the same.
- a robot cleaner comprising: an image detecting unit configured to detect a plurality of images by capturing peripheral circumstances; a feature point extracting unit configured to extract one or more feature points having 2D coordinates information with respect to each of the plurality of images; a feature point matching unit configured to match the feature points with each other by comparing the 2D coordinates information of the feature points with each other; a control unit configured to create a matching point having 3D coordinates information based on a matching result through the feature point matching unit, and configured to recognize a position of the robot cleaner based on the created matching point; and a storage unit configured to store therein the matching point having 3D coordinates information.
- the 2D coordinates information may include a position, an orientation and a descriptor of the feature point on the image, and the descriptor may indicate extraction information of the feature point.
- control unit of the robot cleaner may include a similarity calculating module configured to calculate a similarity between a plurality of feature points inside two or more images detected through the image detecting unit based on the 2D coordinates information, and configured to recognize a position of the robot cleaner based on feature points having a maximum similarity therebetween.
- control unit may further include a predicted position calculating module configured to calculate a predicted position of a feature point of a current image on a next image, based on the matching point stored in the storage unit.
- the control unit may be configured to verify the position of the robot cleaner recognized based on feature points having a maximum similarity, based on a predicted position calculated by the predicted position calculating module.
- the robot cleaner may further include a driving unit configured to move the robot cleaner by driving wheels, and a distance measuring unit connected to the wheels and configured to measure a moving distance.
- the control unit may further include a compensation constant creating module configured to create a compensation constant with respect to the similarity based on the moving distance.
- the similarity calculating module may be configured to re-calculate the similarity based on the compensation constant, and to recognize a position of the robot cleaner based on feature points having a maximum re-calculated similarity.
- the robot cleaner may further include an obstacle detecting unit configured to detect a peripheral obstacle.
- the control unit may be configured to create a map based on the obstacle, and to establish (set) a cleaning path or a running path based on the map.
- the control unit may be configured to correct the cleaning path or the running path based on the position of the robot cleaner, and to perform a cleaning operation based on the corrected cleaning path or to run based on the corrected running path.
- a method for controlling a robot cleaner comprising: an image detecting step of detecting a plurality of images by capturing peripheral circumstances; a feature point extracting step of extracting one or more feature points having 2D coordinates information with respect to each of the plurality of images; a feature point matching step of matching the feature points with each other by comparing the 2D coordinates information of the feature points with each other; a matching point creating step of creating a matching point having 3D coordinates information based on a matching result through a feature point matching unit; and a position recognizing step of recognizing a position of the robot cleaner based on the created matching point.
- the method may further include a storing step of storing the matching point having 3D coordinates information.
- the feature point matching step may include calculating a similarity between the plurality of feature points inside two or more images based on the 2D coordinates information.
- the position recognizing step may include recognizing a position of the robot cleaner based on feature points having a maximum similarity.
- the method for controlling a robot cleaner may further include a predicted position calculating step of calculating a predicted position of a feature point of a current image on a next image, based on the matching point.
- the position recognizing step may further include verifying the recognized position of the robot cleaner based on the predicted position calculated in the predicted position calculating step.
- the method for controlling a robot cleaner may further include a moving distance measuring step of measuring a moving distance with using a sensor connected to wheels, and a compensation constant creating step of creating a compensation constant with respect to the similarity based on the moving distance.
- the position recognizing step may further include re-calculating the similarity based on the compensation constant, and recognizing a position of the robot cleaner based on feature points having a maximum re-calculated similarity.
- the method for controlling a robot cleaner may further include an obstacle detecting step of detecting a peripheral obstacle, a map creating step of creating a map based on the obstacle, a path establishing step of establishing a cleaning path or a running path based on the map, a path correcting step of correcting the cleaning path or the running path based on the position of the robot cleaner, and a cleaning or running executing step of executing a cleaning operation or a running operation based on the corrected cleaning path or running path.
- the robot cleaner and the controlling method of the same according to the present invention may have the following advantages.
- the robot cleaner may precisely recognize a position thereof based on one or more feature points having 2D coordinates information and extracted from each of a plurality of images.
- the robot cleaner may precisely recognize a position thereof based on a matching point having 3D coordinates information created based on one or more feature points having 2D coordinates information.
- the robot cleaner may precisely recognize a position thereof based on a matching point having 3D coordinates information and a moving distance measured by a cheap sensor, and may verify the recognized position.
- the robot cleaner may perform a cleaning operation or a running operation by interworking a precisely recognized position with a map. This may enhance efficiency of a cleaning operation or a running operation, and efficiency of a system.
- a robot cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an image detecting unit 100, a feature point extracting unit 200, a feature point matching unit 300, a control unit 400, and a storage unit 500.
- the image detecting unit 100 is configured to detect a plurality of images by capturing peripheral circumstances.
- the feature point extracting unit 200 is configured to extract one or more feature points having 2D coordinates information with respect to each of the plurality of images.
- the feature point matching unit 300 is configured to match the feature points with each other by comparing the 2D coordinates information of the feature points with each other.
- the control unit 400 is configured to create a matching point having 3D coordinates information based on a matching result through the feature point matching unit 300, and configured to recognize a position of the robot cleaner based on the created matching point.
- the storage unit 500 is configured to store therein the matching point having 3D coordinates information.
- the image detecting unit 100 is implemented as an upper camera installed above the robot cleaner, and configured to detect an upper image by capturing an upper side.
- the image detecting unit 100 may be implemented as a front camera configured to detect a front image by capturing a front side.
- the feature points indicate images detected by the image detecting unit 100, the images such as a ceiling positioned at an upper side, a fluorescent lamp positioned at a front side and an interior structure.
- the image detecting unit 100 may include a lens.
- the lens preferably used is a lens having a wide viewing angle so that all regions of a ceiling can be captured. For instance, the lens may have a viewing angle more than 160°.
- the feature point extracting unit 200 is configured to extract one or more feature points having 2D coordinates information with respect to each of the plurality of images.
- the 2D coordinates information includes feature point information consisting of a position, an orientation and a descriptor of the feature point on the image, and the descriptor indicates extraction information of the feature point.
- the descriptor indicates a characteristic of the feature point, which corresponds to a matrix of a predetermined size and including the feature point on the image.
- the descriptor includes a type or a shape of a structure at a position extracted from the image.
- the feature points have a distance therebetween through which a similarity therebetween is determined. More concretely, the feature points have a large similarity when a distance therebetween is short. On the other hand, the feature points have a small similarity when a distance therebetween is long.
- the feature points may be represented as (x1,i, y1,i) or (x2,i, y2,i), for instance.
- the distance ( ⁇ ) between the feature points may be expressed as the following Math Figure 1 .
- the feature point matching unit 300 is configured to match the feature points with each other by comparing the 2D coordinates information of the feature points with each other. For instance, when a distance ( ⁇ ) between the feature points acquired by the Math Figure 1 is less than a predetermined distance, the feature point matching unit 300 determines that the feature points are same and matches the feature points with each other.
- the control unit 400 is configured to create a matching point having 3D coordinates information based on a matching result through the feature point matching unit 300.
- the storage unit 500 is configured to store therein the matching point having 3D coordinates information.
- the control unit 400 recognizes a position of the robot cleaner based on the matching point. Firstly, the control unit 400 calculates a similarity between feature points based on a distance between the feature points, with using 2D coordinates information of the feature points. Also, the control unit 400 matches the feature points with each other based on the calculated similarity, and recognizes a position change of the robot cleaner based on a matching result between the feature points. Then, the control unit 400 verifies the matching result between the feature points based on 3D coordinates information of the matching point.
- the control unit 400 may create a conversion matrix by using the matching points. By using the created conversion matrix, the robot cleaner converts feature points having 2D coordinates information and contained in a plurality of images, into corresponding matching points having 3D coordinates information.
- the storage unit 500 may further store therein the conversion matrix created by using the matching points.
- the control unit 400 converts a 2D coordinates system into a 3D coordinates system by using the conversion matrix. Then, the control unit 400 verifies the matching result between the feature points based on 2D coordinates information, with using matching points on the converted 3D coordinates system.
- the storage unit 500 may further store therein information on obstacles detected while the robot cleaner moves or performs a cleaning operation. Also, the storage unit 500 may store therein a plurality of images detected by the image detecting unit 100.
- the storage unit 500 is preferably implemented as a non-volatile memory.
- the non-volatile memory indicates a storage device capable of maintaining stored information even when no power is supplied.
- the non-volatile memory includes ROM, a flash memory, a magnetic computer memory device (e.g., hard disk, diskette drive and magnetic tape), an optical disk drive, magnetic RAM (MRAM), phase-change RAM (PRAM), etc.
- the storage unit 700 may further store therein moving information, cleaning information, etc. of the robot cleaner within a cleaning region, and may further include a program for driving the robot cleaner.
- FIG. 6 is a view illustrating an example to create matching points having 3D coordinates information by the robot cleaner.
- the robot cleaner assumes a feature point (h'i) which exists on a previous image (Image_t), and a virtual line (ypi) including a central point of the image detecting unit 100. Then, the robot cleaner creates a finite number (n) of particles on the virtual line.
- the image detecting unit 100 captures a substantial feature point (X) at peripheral circumstances at a specific time (t)
- the substantial feature point (X) is expressed as a feature point (h'i) which exists on a previous image (Image_t).
- the substantial feature point (X) exists on the virtual line. Accordingly, the particle includes the substantial feature point (X), and the number of particles is limited for calculative convenience.
- the same explanations as those in the aforementioned embodiment will be omitted.
- the control unit 400 includes a similarity calculating module 410 configured to calculate a similarity between a plurality of feature points inside two or more images detected through the image detecting unit 100 based on the 2D coordinates information.
- the control unit 400 is configured to recognize a position of the robot cleaner based on feature points having a maximum similarity. The similarity may be calculated based on a distance calculated by the Math Figure 1 .
- control unit 400 may further include a predicted position calculating module 420 configured to calculate a predicted position of a feature point of a current image on a next image, based on the matching point stored in the storage unit.
- the control unit 400 may be configured to verify the position of the robot cleaner recognized based on the feature points having a maximum similarity, based on the predicted position calculated by the predicted position calculating module 420.
- the control unit 400 recognizes a position of the robot cleaner based on the matching point.
- the similarity calculating module 410 is configured to calculate a similarity between a plurality of feature points based on a distance between the feature points by using 2D coordinates information of the feature points.
- the control unit 400 matches the feature points with each other based on the similarity, thereby recognizing a position change of the robot cleaner.
- the predicted position calculating module 420 calculates a predicted position of a feature point of a previous image on a next image, based on 3D coordinates information of the matching point.
- the control unit 400 verifies the matching result between the feature points based on the predicted position.
- the same explanations as those in the aforementioned embodiment will be omitted.
- the driving unit 500 is configured to move the robot cleaner by driving a wheel motor for rotating a plurality of main wheels and one or more auxiliary wheels. While being moved by the driving unit 700, the robot cleaner detects a plurality of images through the image detecting unit 100.
- the distance measuring unit 720 mainly used is an encoder connected to the wheel motor for driving the wheels of the robot cleaner, and configured to detect a speed.
- the distance measuring unit 720 may be also used an acceleration sensor configured to recognize a speed and a position, a gyro sensor configured to detect a rotation speed of the robot cleaner, etc.
- the control unit 400 verifies a matching result through the feature point matching unit 300 based on a moving distance measured by the distance measuring unit 720, and recognizes a position of the robot cleaner based on the matching result.
- the control unit 400 may further include a compensation constant creating module 430 configured to create a compensation constant with respect to the similarity based on the moving distance.
- the similarity calculating module 410 may be configured to re-calculate the similarity based on the compensation constant, and to recognize a position of the robot cleaner based on feature points having a maximum re-calculated similarity.
- the compensation constant indicates a constant by which a distance between the feature points is to be multiplied according to a moving distance of the robot cleaner.
- the similarity calculating module 410 calculates a distance between feature points based on 2D coordinates information of the feature points, and calculates a similarity based on the calculated distance between the feature points.
- the control unit 400 matches the feature points with each other based on the similarity, and recognizes a position change of the robot cleaner based on the matching result.
- the distance measuring unit 720 connected to the wheels is configured to measure a moving distance of the robot cleaner. The control unit 400 verifies whether the matched feature points exist within an error range, with reference to the moving distance measured by the distance measuring unit 720.
- the compensation constant creating module 430 creates a compensation constant with respect to the similarity based on a moving distance.
- the similarity calculating module 410 re-calculates the similarity based on the created compensation constant.
- the control unit 400 recognizes a position of the robot cleaner based on feature points having a maximum re-calculated similarity. For instance, when a moving distance (d) of FIG. 7 is less than a predetermined reference value, it is determined that the robot cleaner has not moved. Accordingly, a distance between feature points is multiplied by a compensation constant of '1'. On the other hand, when a moving distance (d) of FIG. 7 is more than a predetermined reference value, the distance between feature points is multiplied by a compensation constant of '2'.
- the robot cleaner further includes an obstacle detecting unit 600 configured to detect a peripheral obstacle.
- the control unit 400 is configured to create a map based on the detected obstacle, and to establish (set) a cleaning path or a running path based on the map.
- the control unit 400 is configured to correct the cleaning path or the running path based on the position of the robot cleaner, and to perform a cleaning operation based on the corrected cleaning path or to run based on the corrected running path.
- the obstacle detecting unit 600 is configured to detect an obstacle in the vicinity of the robot cleaner while the robot cleaner is moving at an indoor room such as a house or an office, and to transmit obstacle information including the existence of an obstacle, a position, a size, etc. to the control unit 400.
- the obstacle detecting unit 600 may be used an infrared ray sensor, a supersonic wave sensor, a radio frequency (RF) sensor, a bumper, etc.
- the obstacle detecting unit 600 may be implemented as a position sensitive device (PSD) sensor capable of precisely calculating a distance with using a supersonic wave sensor or an infrared ray triangulation.
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- the obstacle detecting unit 600 may measure a distance between the robot cleaner and a wall surface with using a laser range finder (LRF) for measuring a precise distance by detecting a laser which is reflected after being emitted. Based on the measured distance between the robot cleaner and a wall surface, the obstacle detecting unit 600 may detect a type, a position, etc. of the wall surface. Obstacle information acquired through the obstacle detection unit 600 may be stored in the storage unit 500.
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- the control unit 400 may be configured to create a map based on the obstacle information acquired through the obstacle detection unit 600, and to establish (set) a cleaning path or a running path based on the map.
- the control unit 400 may be configured to correct the cleaning path or the running path based on a position recognized through a matching result between feature points, and based on a position verified with using a matching point or a moving distance, and to perform a cleaning operation based on the corrected cleaning path or to run based on the corrected running path.
- the robot cleaner may further include a power unit 810 having a chargeable power supply means and configured to supply power into the robot cleaner.
- the power unit 810 supplies power necessary for the robot cleaner to move and to perform a cleaning operation. If a current amount remaining in the power supply means (i.e., battery) of the power unit 810 is deficient, the power unit 810 receives a charging current from a charging plate.
- the robot cleaner may further include an input unit 820 configured to directly input a control command, or to input a command for instructing output of obstacle information or information stored in the storage unit 500.
- the input unit 820 includes an OK button for certifying position information such as a position of an obstacle and a position of the robot cleaner, or a map and a cleaning map or a running path.
- the input unit 820 may be further provided with at least one of a set button for inputting a setting command, a re-set button for inputting a re-setting command, a deletion button, a cleaning start button and a stop button.
- the robot cleaner may further include an output unit 830 configured to display images stored in the storage unit 500, feature point information, obstacle information, or a map created by the control unit 400.
- the output unit 830 may be configured to further display state information including a current state of each component of the robot cleaner, a current cleaning state, etc.
- the output unit 830 may be implemented as one of a Light Emitting Diode (LED), a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), a Plasma Display Panel (PDP) and an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED).
- LED Light Emitting Diode
- LCD Liquid Crystal Display
- PDP Plasma Display Panel
- OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode
- a user may input a control command through the input unit 820, thereby selecting a sector or a room requiring a cleaning operation from a map displayed on the output unit 830. And, the user may input a control command for establishing (setting) a cleaning pattern, a cleaning order, etc.
- the input unit 820 and the output unit 830 may be implemented in the form of a touch screen on which both an input and an output can be implemented.
- the robot cleaner may further include a cleaning unit (not shown).
- the cleaning unit is provided with a suction motor for sucking air and a means for collecting dust, thereby sucking peripheral dust or foreign materials.
- a method for controlling a robot cleaner comprises an image detecting step (S100) of detecting a plurality of images by capturing peripheral circumstances, a feature point extracting step (S200) of extracting one or more feature points having 2D coordinates information with respect to each of the plurality of images, a feature point matching step (S300) of matching the feature points with each other by comparing the 2D coordinates information of the feature points with each other, a matching point creating step (S400) of creating a matching point having 3D coordinates information based on a matching result through a feature point matching unit, and a position recognizing step (S500) of recognizing a position of the robot cleaner based on the created matching point.
- the method may further comprise a storing step (not shown) of storing the matching point having 3D coordinates information.
- the robot cleaner is configured to detect a plurality of images through the image detecting unit such as an upper camera for detecting an upper image by capturing an upper side, or a front camera for detecting a front image by capturing a front side (S100). Then, the robot cleaner extracts feature points from a plurality of images including a ceiling positioned at an upper side, a fluorescent lamp positioned at a front side and an interior structure (S200). The robot cleaner calculates a similarity by calculating a distance between feature points, and matches the feature points with each other based on the calculated similarity (S300). Here, the distance indicates not a substantial distance, but a distance on a feature point space. The feature points have a large similarity when a distance therebetween is short.
- the image detecting unit such as an upper camera for detecting an upper image by capturing an upper side, or a front camera for detecting a front image by capturing a front side (S100). Then, the robot cleaner extracts feature points from a plurality of images including a ceiling
- the 2D coordinates information includes feature point information consisting of a position, an orientation and a descriptor of the feature point on the image, and the descriptor indicates extraction information of the feature point.
- the robot cleaner creates a matching point having 3D coordinates information based on the matching result (S400), and stores the created matching point (S410).
- the robot cleaner recognizes a position thereof based on the matching point. Firstly, the robot cleaner calculates a similarity between feature points based on a distance between the feature points, with using 2D coordinates information of the feature points. Also, the robot cleaner matches the feature points with each other based on the calculated similarity, and recognizes a position change thereof based on a matching result between the feature points. Then, the robot cleaner verifies the matching result between the feature points based on 3D coordinates information of the matching point. The robot cleaner creates a conversion matrix by using the matching points, and stores the created conversion matrix therein.
- the robot cleaner converts feature points having 2D coordinates information and contained in a plurality of images, into corresponding matching points having 3D coordinates information. More concretely, the robot cleaner converts a 2D coordinates system into a 3D coordinates system by using the conversion matrix. Then, the robot cleaner verifies the matching result between the feature points based on 2D coordinates information, with using matching points on the converted 3D coordinates system.
- the feature point matching step (S300) includes calculating a similarity between a plurality of feature points inside two or more images based on the 2D coordinates information (S310).
- the position recognizing step (S500) includes recognizing a position of the robot cleaner based on feature points having a maximum similarity therebetween (S510).
- a method for controlling a robot cleaner comprises an image detecting step (S100), a feature point extracting step (S200), a feature point matching step (S300), a matching point creating step (S400), a position recognizing step (S500) and a storing step (not shown).
- the method further comprises a predicted position calculating step (S410) of calculating a predicted position of a feature point of a current image on a next image, based on the matching point.
- the position recognizing step (S500) further includes verifying the recognized position of the robot cleaner, based on the predicted position calculated by the predicted position calculating step (S520).
- the robot cleaner recognizes a position thereof based on the matching point. Firstly, the robot cleaner calculates a similarity between feature points based on a distance between the feature points with using 2D coordinates information of the feature points. Also, the robot cleaner matches the feature points with each other based on the calculated similarity, and recognizes a position change of the robot cleaner based on the matching result between the feature points. Then, the robot cleaner calculates a predicted position of a feature point of a previous image on a next image, based on 3D coordinates information of the matching point (S410). And, the robot cleaner verifies the matching result between the feature points based on the predicted position (S420).
- a method for controlling a robot cleaner may further comprise a moving distance measuring step (S910) of measuring a moving distance with using a sensor connected to wheels, and a compensation constant creating step (S920) of creating a compensation constant with respect to the similarity based on the moving distance.
- the position recognizing step (S500) may include re-calculating the similarity based on the compensation constant (S510), and recognizing a position of the robot cleaner based on feature points having a maximum re-calculated similarity (S520).
- the compensation constant indicates a constant by which a distance between the feature points is to be multiplied according to a moving distance of the robot cleaner.
- the robot cleaner calculates a distance between feature points based on 2D coordinates information of the feature points, and calculates a similarity based on the calculated distance between the feature points.
- the robot cleaner matches the feature points with each other based on the similarity (S300), and recognizes a position change thereof based on the matching result between the feature points.
- the robot cleaner measures a moving distance, and verifies whether the matched feature points exist within an error range, with reference to the moving distance. More concretely, the robot cleaner creates a compensation constant with respect to the similarity based on a moving distance, and re-calculates the similarity based on the created compensation constant (S510).
- the robot cleaner recognizes a position thereof based on feature points having a maximum re-calculated similarity (S520). For instance, when a moving distance (d) of FIG. 7 is less than a predetermined reference value, it is determined that the robot cleaner has not moved. Accordingly, a distance between feature points is multiplied by a compensation constant of '1'. On the other hand, when a moving distance (d) of FIG. 7 is more than a predetermined reference value, the distance between feature points is multiplied by a compensation constant of '2'.
- the method for controlling a robot cleaner may further comprise an obstacle detecting step (S600) of detecting a peripheral obstacle, a map creating step (S700) of creating a map based on the detected obstacle, a path establishing (setting) step (S800) of establishing a cleaning path or a running path based on the map, a patch correcting step (S810) of correcting the cleaning path or the running path based on the position of the robot cleaner, and a cleaning operation performing step or a running step (S820) of performing a cleaning operation based on the corrected cleaning path or running based on the corrected running path.
- the robot cleaner is configured to detect a peripheral obstacle while moving or performing a cleaning operation (S600), and to create a map based on the detected obstacle (S700). Then, the robot cleaner establishes a cleaning path or a running path based on the map (S800). Then, the robot cleaner corrects the cleaning path or the running path based on a position recognized through a matching result between feature points, and based on a position verified with using a matching point or a moving distance (S810). And, the robot cleaner performs a cleaning operation based on the corrected cleaning path or runs based on the corrected running path (S820).
- one or more feature points having 2D coordinates information with respect to each of a plurality of images are extracted, and then are matched with each other.
- Matching points having 3D coordinates information are created to recognize a position of the robot cleaner, and the recognized position is verified based on a moving distance measured by using a sensor. This may allow a position of the robot cleaner to be precisely recognized, and allow the robot cleaner to perform a cleaning operation or a running operation by interworking the precisely recognized position with a map.
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